- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Somerset, MA
Somerset Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Somerset Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 251086002537
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Somerset Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Massachusetts schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Somerset · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 610
- students enrolled
Somerset Middle School has class sizes larger than 79% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Somerset, MA.
School address
District: Somerset · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251086002537 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Somerset Middle School held near 566 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 44.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 251086002537 · Somerset, MA Middle · MID · TRAD
610 enr · 13.9:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: North Elementary (471 students)
Somerset Middle School held near 566 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 44.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Somerset Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Somerset Middle School
610 students
- North Elementa
North Elementary
471 students
- Chace Street
Chace Street
297 students
- South 242
South
242 students
What this shows Somerset Middle School reports 610 students on the CCD universe file.
How Somerset Middle School compares
Somerset Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▲ 13% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 610 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
610
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,467
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.1 FTE
Per 151 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 2.3%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.1, Somerset Middle School is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Somerset reports $20,467 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Somerset Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chace Street | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| South | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Somerset Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~610 students)
Frequently asked questions about Somerset Middle School
How many students attend Somerset Middle School?
Somerset Middle School has 610 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Somerset, MA. CCD year-over-year: 575 (2022-23) → 566 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerset Middle School is 13.9:1, which is 13% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Somerset Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Somerset Middle School is White at 88.0% of enrollment, in Somerset, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Somerset Middle School?
Somerset Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Somerset Middle School rank among public schools in Somerset?
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Somerset, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Somerset on the city page.
What other schools are in Somerset?
Besides Somerset Middle School, Somerset also operates North Elementary (471 students), Chace Street (297 students), and South (242 students). See the Somerset district page for the complete list.